SIBO is everywhere in the gut health conversation—but what if SIBO isn’t actually the root problem?

In Episode 03 of Designed for More, Dr. Jeremy Maass and Dr. Luke Moore break down Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and why simply treating the bacteria may not be enough.

SIBO is often secondary to something else happening in the body. So instead of stopping at “How do we get rid of the bacteria?” we’re asking a more important question:

Why is the overgrowth happening in the first place?

In this episode, we dive into:

• Common signs and symptoms of SIBO

• Why SIBO can interfere with nutrient absorption

• The limitations of treating a diagnosis without finding the cause

• Stomach acid and its role in digestion

• Liver and gallbladder function

• Motility and the importance of keeping digestion moving

• The ileocecal valve and why structure matters

• Why testing should actually change the course of care

• The problem with one-size-fits-all protocols

• How a North-to-South approach can help uncover what’s being missed

The biggest takeaway: SIBO is secondary. Something is allowing that bacterial overgrowth to happen—and lasting progress means looking beyond the label to find the root cause.

Because when it comes to your health, the goal isn’t just to manage what’s happening. It’s to understand WHY it’s happening.

You were Designed for More—it’s time to start living it.